Ramsey County History – Spring 1995: “What’s Historic About This Site? The Benjamin Brunson House and the East Side’s Railroad Island”
- Year
- 1995
- Volume
- 30
- Issue
- 1
- Creators
- Ramsey County Historical Society
- Topics
What’s Historic About This Site? The Benjamin Brunson House and the East Side’s Railroad Island
In 1855 or so pioneer surveyor Benjamin Brunson built a house overlooking Trout Brook. The neighborhood became known at Railroad Island. This is a brief story of the man, the house, and the surroundings.
- Year
- 1995
- Volume
- 30
- Issue
- 1
- Creators
- Ramsey County Historical Society
- Topics